hahmottamiseksi

Hahmottamiseksi is a Finnish term used to express purpose: it means “in order to grasp,” “for the purpose of understanding.” It is formed from the verb hahmottaa (to grasp, perceive, understand) with the nominalizing suffix -minen to produce hahmottaminen (the act of grasping/understanding) and then the translative suffix -ksi, which marks purpose or aim. The resulting form is used to indicate that something is done in order to achieve understanding.

Morphology and usage

The structure reflects a common Finnish pattern: a nominalized verb + translative -ksi to specify the intended outcome. Hahmottamiseksi tends to appear in formal or academic writing and in instructions aimed at facilitating comprehension. It is not typically used in everyday speech; more common alternatives in conversation include phrases like “tarkoituksena hahmottaa,” “keein ymmärtää,” or “ymmärtämiseksi.”

Nuances

Hahmottamiseksi emphasizes the aim of achieving a clear picture or overall understanding of a subject. It is often paired with materials, methods, or activities designed to aid understanding, such as visuals, summaries, or structured explanations.

Examples

- Kurssi on suunniteltu hahmottamiseksi siten, että opiskelija saa kokonaisvaltaisen käsityksen aiheesta. (The course is designed to aid understanding so that the student gains a comprehensive view of the subject.)

- Käytetään tiiviitä kaavioita hahmottamiseksi monimutkaisista prosesseista. (Concise diagrams are used to facilitate understanding of complex processes.)

See also

Finnish translative case (-ksi) and the noun-origin word hahmottaminen (the act of grasping/understanding).